Behringer B1 Single Diaphragm Studio Condenser Microphone

20 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response. Transformerless FET input circuitry.

Overall User Ratings

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Features:
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Quality:
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Value:
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I Want It:
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Sound:
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Ease of Use:
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Support:
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"Microphone which makes you feel good, smart and satisfied."

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
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Quality:
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Value:
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Sound:
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Support:
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Feature:
The feature set for this microphone is absolutely the best and of high quality. The shock mount is impressive as well as the microphone carrying case.

Quality:
Very good quality all around. The microphone itself has a nice heavy solid feel. It is also nice to look at. Everything about this microphone including the accesories gives one a quality feel.

Value:
I shopped around for microphones, compared specifications, look at the functionality, looked at accessories as well as read reviews. There is no other microphone you can touoh for this price given all of the above. I bought two and may buy two more.

Desirability:
Aesthetically this is a very appealing microphone. The foam head accessorie is a bit large, brings some chuckels but isn't unattractive. Besides the microphone all the accesories have an appealing and quality look and feel to them as well. Before I even opened up the microphone case my wife saw the microphone case and was impressed with the case design. One nice thing about this design is that it is unique enough that people will identify with it quickly.

Sound:
Microphone sounds very good, I am not dissappointed at all. I would highly reccomend this microphone especially for the price. I recorded my son playing our upright piano and I am very happy with the sound. The recording was comparable to piano CD's we have. For those people who are interested I placed two microphones (the ones I am reviewing) near the back of the piano. The recording and sound was pretty clean, especially considering it was a home recording). I wanted and was able to capture a pretty "clean" sound, from this point one can add reverb to replicate different hall effects if I desire.

Support:
I haven't dealt with the company yet, but I am giving them the benefit of the doubt, there should be a NA rating along with the 1 to 10 rating. The instruction booklet should give more information/pictures in how to use the shock mount as well as explaining that there is a 3/8" brass adapter which needs to be removed to fit the standard 5/8" microphone mount.

Overall:
If one is interested in recording I would absolutely reccomend this microphone. One thing I would suggest is to buy 30' of XLR cable, I bought 20' thinking it would be enough and I am about 10' short. My reccomendation would be to buy one 20' XLR cable and one 10' XLR cable per microphone. The enviroment I am in is home recording.

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"Unbelieveable value!"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
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Feature:
A hard case, windscreen and shockmount on a mic at this price point is unheard of.

Quality:
Overall quite good but the same fit and finish of a Neumann, it's more comparable to a Rode NT-2 (at 1/3 the price).

Value:
For the money amazing. If there is anything that can beat it at three times the price I'd be shocked.

Desirability:
Very cool, makes vocals sound alive.

Sound:
Amazing sound for the price, sold my Neumann TLM 103 after comparing with the B-1.

Overall:
Couldn't ask for anything more.

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"Makes me sound better without practicing!"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
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Value:
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I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
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Feature:
Has bass rolloff and an attentuation pad, which do their job. Included shockmount is really high quality -- all metal and convenient to use. Case is surprisingly good. Foam spitguard is odd-looking but effective. Those complaining of the thread adapter: LOOK AGAIN! There is a brass 3/8 adapter screwed in. Remove it to find 5/8-27 threads!

Quality:
Nice construction, every part smooth, strong and well-fitted.

Value:
I am finding it hard to believe something so nice is priced so reasonably. Very much worth the price.

Desirability:
Professional-looking. Studio now looks like I may know what I'm doing.

Sound:
Have only used SM57's previously and am not an experienced recordist, but this bugger sounds great to me. Sound is clear and airy and "right there" instead of lurking off in the far corners somewhere -- no hint of the muddy dark tone that always plagued me before.

Support:
Haven't broken it yet, no experience with factory support.

Overall:
I suspect in 3 years I will know more about mics and be able to see the usefulness of an expensive one. But this should always find some sort of use, even so. I dig its sound on vocals and tenor saxophone; I might even sing some, now that the B1 makes me sound so much better. If it's ever lost, I'd go for another one immediately.

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"GOOD MIC FOR THE MONEY AS ALL BEHRINGER MIC'S"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Features:
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Quality:
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Value:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * . . . . 6 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
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Feature:
THE B-1 IS OK FOR WHAT IT IS A GENERAL PURPOSE RECORDING MIC.IN THE STUDIO OR OUT ON THE RUN IN CLUBS,AT CHURCH ETC....

Quality:
MADE VERY WELL,HEAVY DUTY CASES AND RUGGED ELECTRONICS.

Value:
VERY CONSERVATIVE PRICE FOR THE QUALITY OF THE MIC'S THEY BUILD..

Desirability:
IT'S OK...I DONT NEED A SEXY MIC TO GET GOOD SOUND...FOR WHAT EVER THAT MEANS ...........SEXY MIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sound:
NOT BAD FOR A 99.00 MIC. I WAS SURPRISED!!!

Support:
HAVENT HAD TO USE DONT KNOW!!!

Overall:
OVERALL THE B-1 AND B2-PRO ARE VERY GOOD STUDIO MICS. BEHRINGER HAS DONE AN EXCELLENT JOB OF PRODUCING GOOD MIC'S FOR THE MONEY, AND THE SOUND YOU GET FROM THEM!!!!!!!!!!

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"Great mic, low price. Get it now!"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
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Quality:
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Value:
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I Want It:
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Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
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Feature:
The filters (on the mic) are very useful. If you switch the "-10db" filter on, you can probably even use the B1 on stage! The little metalic case is most stylish and the handle is top notch too.

Quality:
Heavy, stylish, good.

Value:
An amazing micro almost for free! What else do you want?

Desirability:
Very cool. The girls stare at it and want to touch it. (lol)

Sound:
Great sound. The presence boost is most welcome on vocals. In most cases it doesn't need any eq at all. Clear and transparent (but with a nice punch!).

Support:
Didn't need it yet. But, with so many products and retailers, it must be good, yes?

Overall:
If it ever breaks (hope not), I'll buy another B1 just like it.

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"This is a heaven send to a poor musician!"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
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Quality:
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Value:
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I Want It:
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I cant afford to spend alot on gear buy I also want to make quality recordings. This mic is perfect for anyone who needs great audio on a budget. I love the fact that it needs very little Eq. I use it with the ART v3 preamp and it sounds great. Anyone who feels they need to bad mouth Behringer because of blah,blah,blah, is really doing the budding musician a disservice. Thank you Behringer for providing small fries like me with affordable quality gear.
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"Excellent Value: Neutral Sound Quality"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
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Value:
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I Want It:
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I bought a pair of Behringer B-1's because the price was only $99. I figured they'd be so-so. I was completely blown away by them when I started using these mics! They sound natural, smooth and silky and very neutral with no coloration, other than the presense rise, which is on the sweet end, not harsh at all. I use them mostly for voiceover work and they work nicely up-close for that big, powerful sound. And they are quiet. Not much noise at all gets into the mix. I use them with a Behringer MX-1804X mixing desk and the combo sings nicely.
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"Incredible Value"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
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Value:
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I REALLY like the sound of this microphone. I use it for home recording and jamming through headphones. It is far nicer than either of my passive dynamic mics, both high-end euro brands. It does not come with a standard microphone stand thread, so I had to adapt by taking apart a standard Radio Shack mic holder and changing the bases around. I think this mic could be used live, because it doesn't seem to feed back any more than my other mics with the PA...and it sounds a whole lot better.
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"Get atleast one of them"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
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Quality:
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Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
 
 
 
Feature:
Good shock mount and hard shell case.

Quality:
The mic seems very well made. For $100 this is a steal. I'm buying a few more for my recording applications.

Value:
YOU SIMPLY WILL NOT FIND A BETTER MIC FOR THIS PRICE.

Desirability:
Feels great in your hand.... and looks great in it's mount.

Sound:
warm sound. Transparent, clear.

Support:
I haven't had any problems with this within the year I've used it, so I haven't had to get support. Registering is simple and can be done online.

Overall:
Great value

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"For only 100 bucks this is a steal!"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
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Quality:
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Sounds as good as ,if not a tad better than, my AT4050's at much less cost. Very close to the sound of my vaccum tube stuff. For 100 bucks you even get a case, windscreen, and mount! Darn good deal! I'm sure I'll buy more in the future. I'm becoming very impressed with all Behringer equipment.
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"Great mic for the money!"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
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I recently purchased a Studio Projects C1, which had been compared to the Neumann U87 and was said to sound almost identical. The C1 sounds great, but I had kept wondering about the Behringer B1 and finally had an opportunity to try one today. It was great! It sounded EXACTLY like the SP C1 but at about half the price! It also sounds very similar to my Sennheiser MD421 and my Groove Tubes AM62. All four of those mics blow away an ADK A51 on my voice which is a Bass/Baritone voice. The ADK really needed a bass roll off switch. The Studio Projects mic also sounded great on my wife's soprano voice and I'm sure the B1 will sound the same. The C1 sounded great on a sax and I believe the B1 will sound the same. I don't believe you can beat the B1 for the money and will have to really put down some big bucks to